On Wednesday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacted after YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, said praised Starlink internet services.<\/p>\n
MrBeast Praises Starlink’s In-Flight Internet Capabilities<\/p>\n
Musk shared a video of MrBeast’s remarks, which he made during an appearance on the “Good Guys” podcast hosted by Josh Peck and Ben Soffer last month.<\/p>\n
During the conversation, MrBeast said that once Starlink becomes widely available on commercial planes, he will prioritize it over convenience.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019ll stay in the back of the plane if it gives me Starlink. I really don\u2019t care,” MrBeast said, adding that he wouldn’t mind if there’s an hour layover if there’s Starlink services.<\/p>\n
Starlink is operated by Musk’s SpaceX and provides satellite-based broadband designed to deliver high-speed connectivity in remote and mobile environments, including aircraft.<\/p>\n
From Antarctica To Africa: Why MrBeast Calls Starlink \u2018Amazing’<\/p>\n
Donaldson cited filming experiences in extreme locations to explain his enthusiasm.<\/p>\n
During a shoot in Antarctica, he said Starlink was the only reliable way to access the internet.<\/p>\n
On another trip, he described mounting the system on a vehicle during a four-hour drive in Africa and maintaining a continuous signal.<\/p>\n
“Starlink is amazing,” he stated.<\/p>\n
Elon Musk’s Mars Vision And SpaceX’s Broader Impact<\/p>\n
Donaldson also praised Musk’s broader ambitions, saying SpaceX will “fundamentally progress humanity” and predicting that humans will reach Mars within his lifetime<\/a>.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, SpaceX acquired xAI in a deal that values the combined entity at about $1.25 trillion<\/a>, intensifying speculation that SpaceX could be positioning itself for a future public offering.<\/p>\n